Bhg
  • Shop
  • News
  • Food
  • DIY
  • Garden
  • Renovating
  • Decorating
  • Health
  • TV
Bhg
  • Shop
  • News
  • Food
  • DIY
  • Garden
  • Renovating
  • Decorating
  • Health
  • TV
Subscribe
YOU’LL NEED A WEDGE TO HANG THAT DOOR
Watch 6:32

YOU’LL NEED A WEDGE TO HANG THAT DOOR

{headline}

{headline}

Favourite projects

Favourite projects

Summer projects

Summer projects

Lovin' Liberty

Lovin' Liberty

How to make concrete candle holders

How to make concrete candle holders

{headline}

{headline}

How to make an envelope

How to make an envelope

See why this Kmart clock hack went viral

See why this Kmart clock hack went viral

The new $3 Kmart hack that will revolutionise your home

The new $3 Kmart hack that will revolutionise your home

{headline}

{headline}

How to make a surfboard rack

How to make a surfboard rack

How to choose the right glue

How to choose the right glue

How to install a doggie door

How to install a doggie door

How to dye wooden beads

How to dye wooden beads

How to make a timber panel feature wall

How to make a timber panel feature wall

How to make a birdcage flower planter

How to make a birdcage flower planter

How to make soap

How to make soap

  1. Home
  2. TV

Sail away!

Enter the extraordinary world of boat building – in miniature! - by Tara Dennis
  • 06 Dec 2019

Don’t have the budget or space for a yacht of your own? You can still indulge your love of all things nautical with a specially crafted sailboat. Be inspired by the work of Elise Cameron-Smith, who creates bespoke boats in her workshop on the NSW south coast. She went from not knowing what a Phillips head screwdriver was to being a skilled craftswoman after studying design and fine furniture making. You can buy one of her whimsical wooden treasures or have a go at making your own! All you need is timber, glue and a bit of woodworking know-how.

Get the project sheet

Download the step-by-step instructions make a mini boat

Tara Dennis with mini boat builder Elise Cameron Smith
Photography Chris L Jones

Each boat in Elise's fleet is unique and designed to ‘float on dreams and magic’. Crafted from timber, the sails are made from vellum leather and look like they are billowing in the wind.

Elise Cameron Smith with one of her mini boats
Photography Chris L Jones

More than a boat, this creation is a symbol of adventure!

For more craft and DIY projects, pick up a copy of the latest issue of Better Homes and Gardens magazine in selected newsagents and supermarkets or buy online today!

  • Craft
  • TV
Tara Dennis
Tara Dennis
On Channel Seven’s Better Homes and Gardens, Tara Dennis shares her interior style and design secrets, showing viewers how to transform their homes for less.

Get your mag delivered!-Save 29% off the cover price!

Subscribe for $4.95 per issue

Subscribe Now
Get your mag delivered!

Get your mag delivered!-Save 29% off the cover price!

Subscribe for $4.95 per issue

Subscribe Now
Get your mag delivered!

Recommended to you

YOU’LL NEED A WEDGE TO HANG THAT DOOR
Watch 6:32

YOU’LL NEED A WEDGE TO HANG THAT DOOR

{headline}

{headline}

Favourite projects

Favourite projects

Summer projects

Summer projects

Lovin' Liberty

Lovin' Liberty

How to make concrete candle holders

How to make concrete candle holders

{headline}

{headline}

How to make an envelope

How to make an envelope

See why this Kmart clock hack went viral

See why this Kmart clock hack went viral

The new $3 Kmart hack that will revolutionise your home

The new $3 Kmart hack that will revolutionise your home

{headline}

{headline}

How to make a surfboard rack

How to make a surfboard rack

How to choose the right glue

How to choose the right glue

How to install a doggie door

How to install a doggie door

How to dye wooden beads

How to dye wooden beads

How to make a timber panel feature wall

How to make a timber panel feature wall

How to make a birdcage flower planter

How to make a birdcage flower planter

How to make soap

How to make soap

Bhg
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
Bhg Magazine Subscribe
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy

Brands

  • All Recipes
  • BHG Shop
  • Girlfriend
  • Home Beautiful
  • New Idea
  • New Idea Food
  • Practical Parenting

Our Network

  • marie claire
  • Beauty Crew
  • Who
  • Women's Weekly Food
  • Bounty Parents
  • That’s Life
  • Perth Now
  • The West Australian
  • 7Plus
  • Airtasker
  • 7NEWS
  • SocietyOne
  • Health Engine
  • Starts at 60
© 2021 Are Media PTY LTD
Get more from Better Homes and Gardens

Magazine Subscription Offer

Get your mag delivered!-Save 29% off the cover price!

Shop This Offer
Get your mag delivered!